Special
Events at Graymoor
SATURDAY,
June 28th
YEAR
OF ST. PAUL
Saturday,
June 28th, is the beginning of the Year of St. Paul commemorating the 2000th
anniversary of his birth. The Year, which will conclude June 29th, 2009, has
what Pope Benedict XVI called “one particular aspect to which special attention
must be paid … I am referring to the ecumenical dimension. The Apostle
to the Gentiles, who was especially committed to taking the Good News to all
peoples, left no stones unturned for unity and harmony among all Christians.”
He concludes: “May he deign to guide us and protect us in this bimillenial
celebration, helping us to progress in the humble & sincere search for the
full unity of all the members of Christ’s Mystical Body. Amen.” A
reading list is in preparation.
SUNDAY,
June 29th
BAROQUE
ORCHESTRA OF NEW YORK
The
new Neapolitan Harpsichord of the Baroque Orchestra of New York will be blessed
during the 11:00 Sunday Eucharist in Pilgrim Hall. The orchestra will present
its summer concert, featuring works by Telemann and Purcell, at 6:00 PM in Pilgrim
Hall. Tickets are $20 for adults ($10 for seniors & children 12 & under).
The orchestra, founded by Scott Mettey, is in its second year of residence at
Graymoor. For reservations and additional information, call (914)393-0805.
THURSDAY,
July 3rd- SUNDAY, July 6th
ANNUAL
GRAYMOOR FAMILY RETREAT
The
annual Graymoor Family Retreat, an extended weekend to mix family prayer with
family fun, will be held Thursday evening, July 3rd, through Sunday midday,
July 6th. With gas prices rising and vacation plans being revised, the retreat
might be an answer to prayers! Contact the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center (845-424-3671
X2111) for information.
P.S. Heartfelt THANKS to all who helped welcome the many pilgrims who came to Graymoor the past two weekends to honor St. Anthony of Padua, whom Fr. Paul Wattson called “Graymoor’s Elder Brother.” Special thanks to Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, the New York State Police and Putnam-Dutchess REACT whose contributions were invaluable.
OTHER GRAYMOOR EVENTS:
THURSDAY,
July 3rd-SUNDAY, July 6th
GRAYMOOR FAMILY RETREAT
The annual Graymoor Family Retreat is scheduled for Thursday, July 3rd, to Sunday,
July 6th. Contact the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center (845-424-2111) for schedule
and other information.
APPEAL FOR HELP: Our Buddhist friends at Chuang Yen Monastery are collecting
money for victims of the 7.9 earthquake that devastated Sichuan Province on
Monday, May 12th. Please make checks payable to “BAUS” (Buddhist Association
of the United States), mark the memo line “China Earthquake” and mail
to Chuang Yen Monastery, 2020 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512. Further information
can be had by calling (845)225-1445.